Hibernian sign Manchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney on season-long loan with option to buy

Hibernian have completed the season-long loan signing of midfielder Jacob Devaney from Manchester United, with an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the term. The 19-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 international returns to Scottish football after a successful loan spell with St Mirren last season.

Devaney, who has been with Manchester United's academy since the age of six, spent the second half of the 2025-26 campaign on loan at St Mirren, where he made 18 first-team appearances. His performances in the Scottish Premiership impressed Hibernian, who beat competition from several other clubs to secure his services. The move was finalized before the end of the transfer window, allowing Devaney to settle in ahead of the new season.

Hibernian head coach David Gray expressed his satisfaction with the acquisition. "We're really pleased to bring Jacob to the club. He already has experience of Scottish football and knows the demands of the Premiership, which will be important as he settles into the squad," Gray said. "He's a technically talented young international footballer who is keen to learn and develop, and we're looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the...